Podcasts about audits

Major AI firms sign voluntary White House safety pact. OpenAI, Google, Meta and three other AI giants signed a voluntary White House pact to bring in outside auditors for their safety controls, which Trump called "morally binding." The move follows a string of crypto security breaches this year where frontier AI is suspected of helping attackers find and exploit code. CoinDesk's Uyen Truong hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - This episode is brought to you by Grayscale, the world's largest digital asset-focused investment platform. Grayscale's mission is to make digital asset investing simple and open to every investor. Learn more at grayscale.com. - Digital markets move fast. Move forward with clarity from S&P Global Ratings' risk analysis spanning stablecoins, tokenized funds, digital bonds, DeFi protocols, and more. Explore digital asset solutions with S&P Global Ratings at https://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/products/solutions/digital-assets?utm_campaign=Global-DA-Vaults&utm_source=digital-ads&utm_medium=link&utm_content=CoinDesk1 - This episode was hosted by Uyen Truong . “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

Macht die bevorstehende MDR-Revision die Medical Device Regulation tatsächlich zu einer besseren Regulierung? Kaum eine Frage wird derzeit in der Medizintechnikbranche intensiver diskutiert. Gleichzeitig entsteht häufig der Eindruck, Hersteller und Benannte Stellen stünden sich in dieser Debatte unversöhnlich gegenüber. Dabei lohnt sich ein genauerer Blick: Beide Seiten tragen Verantwortung für dasselbe Ziel – sichere Medizinprodukte auf den Markt zu bringen und eine verlässliche Versorgung von Patientinnen und Patienten zu gewährleisten. In dieser Folge von MedTalk ON AIR spricht Julia Steckeler mit Ralf Klein, Geschäftsführer der radimed GmbH, und Markus Gratzfeld, Vice President Medical Device International bei der TÜV NORD CERT GmbH, über die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Herstellern und Benannten Stellen. Im Mittelpunkt stehen die unterschiedlichen Perspektiven auf den regulatorischen Alltag, Kommunikation und Transparenz, die Auslegung von Anforderungen sowie die Frage, wie mehr Harmonisierung gelingen kann. Darüber hinaus diskutieren die Gäste aktuelle Vorschläge zur MDR-Revision: von Sampling und Periodic Reviews über die bessere Nutzung bereits vorhandener Evidenz bis hin zum Umgang mit unangekündigten Audits. Weil es besonders viel zu besprechen gab, erscheint das Gespräch in zwei Folgen.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a four-point plan to effectively deal with the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide in the country. This follows a nationwide outcry after the killing of twelve women in some parts of Ekurhuleni east of Johannesburg in the past two months. Addressing the nation at the Union Buildings last night, Ramaphosa instructed law enforcement agencies to focus on unresolved GBVF cases, reduce forensic backlogs and that municipalities must identify high risk areas to ensure safety of women when they walk and jog among others. Our Politics Reporter Ntebo Mokobo has more. We also spoke to Gender activist, Nontyatyambo Makapela

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Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge host Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick to discuss state oversight of federal program expenditures, Medicaid compliance, and findings from the annual Single Audit of $20.5 billion in federal funds administered across Missouri state agencies. Fitzpatrick summarizes meetings held with federal fraud task force representatives—including U.S. Department of Justice officials—and outlines key audit findings regarding MO HealthNet administration. The audit identified approximately 10,000 duplicate Medicaid enrollments resulting in an estimated $60 million annual expense, an 85,000-person eligibility re-verification backlog, and oversight deficiencies in pandemic-era nutrition assistance programs managed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.For official voter registration guidelines, sample ballots, and election information, consult the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags:#971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #ScottFitzpatrick #MissouriAuditor #MedicaidAudit

North Dakota court politics and a development fund audit, smart TV privacy, and Tom Isern on chokecherry-picking traditions across the northern Plains.

Hour 1 opens with Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge evaluating emergency filings submitted to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh following the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals' 40-page ruling on Missouri's 7-1 congressional district map. The hosts analyze constitutional supremacy, voter participation impact in the 2nd Congressional District, and local press distribution rules involving independent reporter Elliot Davis. On the shortlist, the hosts review President Donald Trump's address to the United Nations General Assembly, Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin's comments, and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz's reports on Affordable Care Act documentation audits. On Kim on a Whim, Kim examines healthcare billing transparency and the Nevada Hospital Price Finder portal compiled by Patient Rights Advocate. The hour concludes with updates on British Airways daily direct service between St. Louis Lambert International Airport and London Heathrow, alongside highlights from The BackStoppers, Inc. Heroes Luncheon. For voter registration status and official election information, visit the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #SupremeCourt #NevadaPriceFinder #Backstoppers

September 11, 2026 In this episode, Scott, Mark, Dr. Ray Painter, and special guest Marianne DeSciose take a closer look at the growing number of RAC audits, UPIC reviews, and medical record requests facing urology practices. They discuss current areas of scrutiny, including sacral neuromodulation, UTI PCR testing, newer technologies, and high-dollar procedures, while emphasizing the importance of meeting LCD, LCA, and payer documentation requirements before the claim ever goes out. The team also walks through how to respond when an audit arrives, including timelines, record selection, internal checklists, appeal strategy, and when legal or clinical support may be necessary. The key takeaway: getting paid is only half the battle—strong documentation, organized workflows, and a disciplined audit response process are essential to keeping the money you have already earned. PRS Coding and Reimbursement HubAccess the HubBotox LCD AlertDownload the AlertFree In-Office Prostate Biopsy Calculator (Suppoted by UC-Care)Download NowPRS Coding CoursesFor UrologistFor APPsFor Coders, Billers, and Admins Join the Urology Pharma and Tech Pioneer GroupEmpowering urology practices to adopt new technology faster by providing clear reimbursement strategies—ensuring the practice gets paid and patients benefit sooner.         https://www.prsnetwork.com/joinuptpClick Here to Start Your Free Trial of AUACodingToday.com   The Thriving Urology Practice Facebook group.The Thriving Urology Practice Facebook Group link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThrivingPractice/ 

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Send us Fan MailUPDATE: Ryan Bennett was last on this show in July 2024 as Executive Director of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry and Eggs and the International Poultry Welfare Alliance. He is now Vice President of the Farm Program at the American Humane Society.Animal welfare audits are no longer a niche concern for specialty producers. Roughly 90% of the cage-free eggs sold in the United States carry the American Humane Certified label, and a new set of pullet standards took effect January 1. Ryan Bennett runs that program. In this episode he walks through what an auditor actually looks for on a poultry farm, why most farms struggle their first time through, and why he thinks the entire industry is framing animal welfare the wrong way.In this episode:- What happens during an animal welfare audit, and why organization beats perfection- The single biggest reason farms get dinged, and it is not what the birds look like- How American Humane Certified answers the criticism that it does not require 100 percent compliance- Where the new 2026 pullet welfare standards came from, and whether they require capital spend or just a change in management- What actually happens when a certification gets revoked- Why Ryan argues animal welfare belongs in the same category as food safety and airline safety, not marketingAbout Ryan Bennett:Ryan Bennett is Vice President of the Farm Program at the American Humane Society, where he leads American Humane Certified, a farm animal welfare certification program covering more than a billion animals a year across nine species. He previously spent eight years as Executive Director of both the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry and Eggs and the International Poultry Welfare Alliance. He holds an agriculture degree from Kansas State University.Resources:- Ryan Bennett on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-r-bennett/- American Humane Certified farm program and published standards: https://www.americanhumane.org/what-we-do/certify-humane-treatment/farms/- PAACO, the Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization: https://animalauditor.org/- AVMA Guidelines for the Depopulation of Animals, 2026 Edition: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/avma-policies/avma-guidelines-depopulation-animals- Ryan's first appearance, "Incremental Change" (Ep 17, July 2024): [PASTE EP 17 URL]- Prism Controls, farm automation and controls technology: https://www.prismcontrols.comThe Poultry Leadership Podcast is hosted by Brandon Mulnix, Director of Commercial Accounts at Prism Controls. New episodes every week.Hosted by Brandon Mulnix - Director of Sales - Prism ControlsThe Poultry Leadership Podcast is only possible because of its sponsor, Prism ControlsFind out more about them at www.prismcontrols.com

She reported domestic violence. An officer allegedly used police technology to help the relative she accused find her. How do you rebuild trust after something like that?On this episode of Two Cops One Donut, I break down the reported San Jose Flock misuse case and explain why “we fired him” shouldn't end the conversation. We discuss the difference between firing an officer, revoking police certification, and pursuing criminal charges, along with what meaningful oversight of license plate readers should look like.Then we turn to Pittsburg, California, where police say two searches missed a concealed weapon before a different officer was wounded inside a booking facility. Was this a failure that training could correct, or should it end a career?We finish with a Waymo ride that led to police responding and passengers being arrested. How private is a driverless ride, and what should companies tell you about what they can see?Along the way, the audience challenges me on whether cops need to memorize laws, trespass warnings and ID, and whether people who finish a prison sentence ever really get a fresh start.We call out bad police work, give credit where it's earned, and leave room for disagreement. Bring your argument.In this episode:00:00:00 Opening disclaimer00:00:53 Three stories about responsibility and accountability00:07:39 Deliberate abuse versus dangerous carelessness00:10:27 What Flock and license plate readers actually record00:12:37 The reported San Jose misuse case00:21:44 Betraying a domestic violence survivor's trust00:37:25 Do cops need to know every law?00:42:08 Trespass warnings and demands for ID00:47:47 Firing, decertification, and criminal prosecution00:52:48 Second chances after a prison sentence00:57:17 Audits, access controls, and meaningful oversight01:11:00 Two searches missed a weapon in Pittsburg01:21:47 Retraining or termination after a serious failure?01:34:37 Why public distrust deserves a real response01:37:51 Waymo, passenger privacy, and police involvement01:46:35 What accountability should accomplishFollow Two Cops One Donut on your podcast app and share this episode with someone who will challenge your take. Watch the full livestream on YouTube by searching Two Cops One Donut and opening the Live tab. Join our Sunday livestreams at 8 PM Eastern.Recorded September 15, 2026. Allegations and case status are discussed as reported at the time.send us a message! twocopsonedonut@yahoo.comSupport the showPlease see our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoCopsOneDonut Join our Discord!! https://discord.gg/BdjeTEAc *Send us a message! twocopsonedonut@yahoo.com

Mark is joined by George Rosenthal, co-owner of ThrottleNet, for "Tech Talk Tuesday" to discuss how companies use AI and location tracking for surveillance pricing. George explains how consumers can turn off app-tracking settings, audit and cancel unwanted "ghost subscriptions" on their smartphones, and prevent connected car telemetry from driving up auto insurance rates.

In this episode of the SMSF Adviser Show podcast, hosts Keeli Cambourne and Aaron Dunn, CEO of Smarter SMSF, are joined by Jo Hurley, Head of Technical at ASF Audits, to look into what is happening in the audit space. Following the SMSF Association Audit day and information from the ATO, this episode delves into the challenges now facing the SMSF audit sector in light of regulatory changes, and what to expect going forward. Listen as they discuss Market valuations as their increasing importance Auditor education and expectations ATO compliance and focus AI and the challenges facing the sector

Hacks durch KI-Agenten, Biowaffen-Fälle im Threat-Report, dazu ein Gerücht über rekursive Selbstverbesserung bei Google: Plötzlich fordern Dario Amodei, Sam Altman und Elon Musk eine Verlangsamung der KI-Entwicklung. Im Weißen Haus stößt das auf taube Ohren, und die BRICS-Staaten geben erst recht Gas.Jakob Steinschaden, Mitgründer von Trending Topics, und Clemens Wasner, Gründer von AI Austria und enliteAI, sortieren in dieser Folge eine Woche, in der sich die KI-Debatte komplett gedreht hat.Die Themen der Folge:Zwei Ausbrüche, ein Muster: Was der Hugging-Face-Hack mit 700 KI-Agenten und der Angriff auf ein österreichisches Entwickler:innen-Wiki über die Testverfahren von OpenAI verratenBiowaffen, Drohnen, Raketen: Was im Threat-Intelligence-Report von Anthropic steht, das fünf gestoppte Fälle biowaffennaher Forschung dokumentiert, und was daraus über die Auswertung von Prompts folgtChain of Thought ade: Warum Modelle besser funktionieren, wenn niemand mehr mitlesen kann, und was das für Audits bedeutet, dazu das Gerücht, Google habe RSI geknacktVerkehrte Welt: Amodei, Altman und Musk plädieren für eine Pause, Donald Trump lehnt jede Regulierung ab und will lieber einen "High IQ President"Regulatory Capture: Die Sorge im Silicon Valley, dass die Frontier Labs ihre eigene Regulierung schreiben und Open Weights dabei unter die Räder kommenBRICS gegen Bremse: Chinas Open-Weight-Offensive für die BRICS-Staaten, Mistrals Spagat als Neocloud und warum Europa dasselbe Eigeninteresse hatIPO-Politik: OpenAI verschiebt den Börsengang auf 2027, Anthropic peilt zwei Billionen Dollar an, und die Frage, was an Liability-Risiken im Börsenprospekt stehen mussDie Flaschenhälse: Stripe kauft OpenRouter, Nvidia holt sich Hugging Face, und damit gehören beide Zugangspunkte zu Open Weights US-Konzernen

Sean and Terry cover a practical warning for providers and billing teams: do not ignore audit letters, documentation requests, or compliance notices just because the language says you can if you agree. They also break down how RAC and TPE reviews work, why silence can be read as weakness, and why timely responses matter even when you think the issue is minor.Main topicsIn this episode, Sean Weiss and Terry Fletcher discuss why before you appeal anything, you need to confirm it is actually appealable and supported by the record.Terry shares what she is seeing with RAC audits and TPE reviews picking up again, especially the habit of practices ignoring letters that invite them to “ignore this if you agree.”Sean explains the difference between automated RAC review and complex review, including the role of algorithmic flagging and human review.They stress that silence can be used against a practice later, especially if auditors expand the scope because no response was made.The conversation covers why downcoding without reviewing the medical record is not something auditors should do casually.Terry and Sean both warn that response deadlines matter, and putting audit requests in a tray to deal with later can lead to denials and takebacks.Sean explains his ethical standard for appeal work: just because he can take a case does not mean he should.Terry gives a real-time cybersecurity alert about a reported eAssist breach and urges immediate password and HIPAA review.The episode closes with a strong reminder to treat HIPAA security, privacy, and documentation standards seriously.

Liberty Troll is a First Amendment auditor who puts constitutional rights to the test by recording in public spaces and seeing how people respond.In this highlight video, Liberty Troll visits a Mormon church (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) in Florida and encounters a wide range of reactions. Some Latter-day Saints ignore him, while others engage in surprisingly respectful conversations about faith, freedom, and constitutional rights.Things get especially interesting when church members explain why they believe in the truthfulness of Joseph Smith's restored gospel — including conversations about the history of polygamy.And then the big question… did someone call the police on Liberty Troll once again?This brief highlight compilation captures some of the most entertaining moments from the original video, including a self-described “Karen” who claims the camera is “scary” and even attempts to grab it.Watch the full original Liberty Troll video here:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGgNxVL9hAk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGgNxVL9hAk)Let us know in the comments: **How do you think everyone handled this First Amendment audit?**#LibertyTroll #FirstAmendmentAudit #Mormon #LDS #JosephSmith #FreedomOfSpeech #ConstitutionalRights #AuditorPlease consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup Email: kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org Website: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924 X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormon New episodes LIVE every Sunday and Monday nights at 9:30PM ESTPlease like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!The Mormon News Roundup is NOT affilated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

This week on Autonomy Signals presented by KPMG, Grayson Brulte and Rob Grant discuss NHTSA opening an audit query into Tesla's Cybercab self-certification hours after commercial launch, Waymo launching in Nashville on both the Waymo and Lyft apps with Flexdrive managing fleet operations, and XPENG commissioning a dedicated humanoid production facility in Guangzhou, China.On September 3rd, NHTSA's Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance opened audit query AQ26002 covering an estimated 1,000 Cybercabs, triggered by Tesla deploying a bespoke vehicle with no manual controls on public roads with paying members of the public.The question is not whether the Cybercab is unsafe but whether Tesla unilaterally decided that steering wheel, pedal, and mirror provisions do not apply to a vehicle with no manual controls rather than seeking a Part 555 exemption as Zoox did. Nothing in NHTSA's query halts operations or caps Tesla's Cybercab production.While NHTSA probes Tesla, Waymo went live in Nashville as the first market where its vehicles are bookable through both the Waymo app and the Lyft app with Flexdrive managing the fleet.As robotaxis scale in America, over in China, XPENG commissioned its humanoid production facility in Guangzhou with an 80% automated build, backed by a $900 million raise at a $6.3 billion post-money valuation, the largest single-round private raise in China's embodied AI sector.The Iron humanoid has 76 degrees of freedom and three Turing chips delivering 2,250 TOPS running XPENG's physical AI model on device, with mass production beginning by the end of 2026. Episode Chapters0:00 KPMG Sponsor Introduction01:02 Signal 1: NHTSA Opens Audit Query into Tesla Cybercab32:00 Signal 2: Waymo Launches on Lyft in Nashville47:11 Signal 3: XPENG Commissions Humanoid Production FacilityFollow The Road to Autonomy Indices--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy is the leading applied intelligence platform covering the convergence of automation, autonomy, and the Autonomy Economy.™.Through our podcasts, newsletter, and proprietary applied intelligence, we set the narrative for institutional investors, industry executives, and policymakers navigating the convergence of automation, autonomy, and economic growth.Join institutional investors and industry leaders who read This Week in The Autonomy Economy every Sunday. Each edition delivers exclusive insight and commentary on the autonomy economy, helping you stay ahead of what's next.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community.Show linksQuery Binding Masking and whereBinary() in Laravel 13.27Laravel AI: Load Tools On Demand With ToolSearchTesting Best Practices Skill in Laravel Boost v2.6.0Cancel In-Flight Form Submissions in Inertia.js v3.7State of Laravel 2026 Survey Is Now OpenCompile PHP to Native Binaries with TypePHPwhereBinary(): Case-Sensitive MySQL Queries in LaravelMask Query Bindings in Laravel Exception MessagesPessimistic Locking in Laravel Eloquent with refreshForUpdate()Laravel Starter Kits Now Ship with Vite+Collections chunkBy() and Storage Path Hardening in Laravel 13.30Sidecar Brings Statamic's Control Panel to Your Existing Markdown SitesThe Laracon ArchiveTaylor disabled GitHub Issues on most Laravel open-source packages.Laravel Lock: Distributed Locks for Models and RoutesLaravel Auditor Audits Your App With Your Own AI AgentMKSine: A Filament CMS with Plugins, Themes, and BlocksCompoships: Eloquent Relationships on Multiple ColumnsForte: Parse and Rewrite Laravel Blade TemplatesLaravel Rulebook: Business Rules That Change by DateTutorialsGroup Adjacent Collection Items in Laravel with chunkBy()Exclude Vendor and Default Commands in php artisan dev

What exactly is a shared audit, and why are more pharmaceutical and healthcare companies adopting this approach? In this episode, Catherine Beare speaks with Rihab Tayoub about how shared audits help organizations streamline supplier qualification, reduce audit duplication, and maintain high standards of quality and compliance. Learn how a single independent audit can meet the needs of multiple companies while delivering confidential, tailored insights for each participant. Speakers:Catherine Beare- Regional Director, Innovation, Intertek Rihab Tayoub- Audit Services Account Manager, Europe - Intertek Follow us on- Intertek's Assurance In Action ||  Twitter || LinkedIn.

Julia Kirschner, impact and innovation director at ArmedAngels talks with Innovation Forum's Niamh Campbell about where circularity actually begins: with brands' design decisions, not raw materials. They discuss how ArmedAngels audited its 2026 collection and found 58% alignment with its own circular design principles.

Was fällt eigentlich alles unter „risikobasiert", was ist eine Zwangsführung und was umfasst der Bereich der Legalitätsrisiken? Arno Langbehn (Geschäftsführer der BEHR'S Verlagsgruppe) spricht darüber mit Matthias Lehrke (Wirtschaftsingenieur, Obmann des DGQ-Arbeitskreises HACCP und Hygiene), der seit 1992 namhafte Unternehmen der Lebensmittelwirtschaft betreut. Im Gespräch wird deutlich: Risiken und Gefahren werden in der Praxis häufig vermischt, obwohl die Standards hier klar trennen – und eine risikobasierte Herleitung verlangt vor allem eine schlüssige Begründung, warum eine Maßnahme existiert. Matthias Lehrke zeigt außerdem, welche Blindspots er in Betrieben immer wieder findet, warum Führungskräfte ihre Top-Risiken kennen müssen und worauf erfahrene Auditpersonen zuerst schauen. Für alle, die im Qualitätsmanagement Risiken bewerten, beherrschen und im Audit belastbar nachweisen müssen. Die wichtigsten Themen dieser Folge: Risikobasiert bewerten: Warum eine Gefahrenanalyse nach HACCP nicht ausreicht und was eine schlüssige risikobasierte Herleitung leisten muss – am Beispiel der Zwangsführung beim Händewaschen. Top-Risiken: Sicherheit, Qualität, Legalität und Kundenanforderungen – von fehlenden Konformitätserklärungen für Kunststoffe über die Maschinenverordnung bis zum Verstoß gegen das Infektionsschutzgesetz. Kontaminationsrisiken: Tropfwasser, Isolierung, Staub, Schmiermittel oder Fusseln – Eintragswege identifizieren, Maßnahmen umsetzen und die Beherrschung nachweisen. Umsetzung in der Praxis: Zu feuchte Betriebe, Bausünden der Vergangenheit und eine Lebensmittelsicherheitskultur, in der „das tropft doch nur ein bisschen" noch als Argument gilt. Blindspots im Betrieb: Food Defense, externe Dienstleister und die Tasche des Schädlingsbekämpfers – dazu geschlossene Kabelkanäle und Kabelbinder über dem offenen Produkt. Abwertungen im Audit vermeiden: Unverständnis bei Führungskräften, ignorierte Top-Risiken, statische Prüfpläne, fehlende Validierungen und das unterschätzte Thema Sprache und Verständnis der Beschäftigten. Timestamps für Schnellhörer: 01:58 – Was bedeutet „risikobasiert bewerten und ableiten"? Die schlüssige Begründung als Kern der Forderung. 04:23 – Zwangsführung erklärt: Wie die Hygieneschleuse Händewaschen und Desinfektion tatsächlich erzwingt. 05:36 – Sicherheit, Qualität, Legalität, Kundenanforderungen: Was hinter den vier Risikobegriffen steckt. 07:09 – Kontaminationsrisiken vom Wareneingang bis zum Versand identifizieren, minimieren und beweisen. 09:24 – Woran die Umsetzung scheitert: Feuchtigkeit, Infrastruktur und die falsche Einstellung. 10:35 – Wie sich Maßnahmen im Betrieb wirklich durchsetzen lassen – und warum der Wille entscheidet. 13:43 – Blindspots: Food Defense, Schädlingsbekämpfer und der Umgang mit externen Dienstleistern. 15:20 – Geschlossene Kabelkanäle und Kabelbinder über dem Produkt: Was die DIN EN 1672-2 dazu sagt. 17:27 – Warum es im Audit zu Abwertungen kommt: fehlendes Risikoverständnis und ignorierte Top-Risiken. 19:40 – Die Hobbys der Auditoren: Maschinenverordnung, Messunsicherheit, Dynamisierung und Sprachniveau. Unser Experte: Matthias Lehrke Wirtschaftsingenieur, betreut seit 1992 namhafte Unternehmen der Lebensmittelwirtschaft & Obmann des DGQ-Arbeitskreises HACCP und Hygiene Kernthemen: Hygiene, HACCP, Audits, IFS, Verifizierung und Validierung E-Mail: matthias@lehrke.de

A 72(t) plan is little-known IRS provision which gives you a perfectly legal way to access your retirement money before 59½ without the 10% penalty. In this second half of the 2-part episode, Jackie brings back Mr. 72t, William (Bill) Stecker, CPA and founder of 72tcalc.com. This episode takes on the practical half of their deep dive into 72(t) plans as they move from theory to execution. Jackie puts her own plan on screen to let Bill do what he does best... audit it! He scrutinizes her $240k starting balance, $15k annual withdrawals, plan timeline, and the surprising fact that her account has actually grown even though she's been taking money out.  This episode covers Why Bill strongly favors the amortization method for most practical 72(t) plans How the 5% interest-rate floor changed SEPP planning The three basic inputs needed to calculate a 72(t) How to document the correct starting IRA balance What records to keep in case the IRS ever asks questions Why annual withdrawals may reduce opportunities for mistakes How to handle a 1099-R that says "early distribution, no known exception" Jackie's real-life 72(t) setup, asset allocation, and withdrawal schedule How 72(t)s can work alongside Roth conversions and other income strategies Why some people may qualify for better early-withdrawal exceptions and not need a SEPP at all This is the second part of a 2-part episode. Be sure to subscribe the show and catch part 1 (episode 234) from 8/30/26.   . === SUPPORT  THE  SHOW ===

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Stacey Gholar.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Stacey Gholar.

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Dr. Dieter Steiner und Martin Ulbricht sprechen mit Norman Müller darüber, warum viele KI-Projekte im Mittelstand nicht an der Technologie scheitern, sondern an fehlender Datenbasis, schlechten Prozessen und mangelnder Verantwortung. Im Zentrum steht die Frage, wie Unternehmen aus Pilotprojekten echte Wertschöpfung machen und warum digitale Souveränität dabei mehr ist als ein technisches Schlagwort. Die Folge zeigt, weshalb KI-Transformation Führung, Vertrauen, Partnerschaften und eine klare Architektur braucht.* 00:00 Warum KI im Mittelstand an der Realität scheitert* 01:35 Dieter Steiner und Martin Ulbricht stellen sich vor* 04:54 KI als kollaborative Intelligenz* 06:10 Datenchaos, Papierprozesse und überforderte Unternehmen* 12:40 Warum Agentic AI ohne Fundament nicht trägt* 16:57 Machtfragen, Entscheidungsebene und blockierte Transformation* 22:35 Welche KI-Kompetenz Unternehmen wirklich brauchen* 29:03 Autonome Agenten und die Frage der Nachvollziehbarkeit* 34:00 Warum spätes Handeln immer teurer wird* 36:07 Use Cases, Datenschutz und ganzheitliche Einführung* 40:40 Wenn IT-Abteilungen Innovation ausbremsen* 50:43 Partnernetzwerke, Softwarezukunft und Venture X* 01:18:23 Lernen, Vertrauen und der Blick auf die nächste GenerationMehr KI mit Substanz. Jetzt abonnieren!ShownotesDr. Dieter Steiner* LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-dieter-steiner/* u-know GmbH / U-KNOW.AI https://www.u-know.aiMartin Peter Ulbricht* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-ulbricht/* QLERO https://www.qlero.de* mAikit https://www.mAikit.aiWarum KI im Mittelstand an der Realität scheitertDaten, Prozesse, Vertrauen: Die eigentlichen BaustellenDer Mittelstand hat kein Problem mit künstlicher Intelligenz. Er hat ein Problem mit sich selbst.Das klingt hart, ist aber vermutlich die ehrlichste Zusammenfassung dieser Folge des Venture AI Podcast. Denn wer heute über KI im Mittelstand spricht, redet meistens über Tools, Modelle, Automatisierung und Effizienz. Über Chatbots, Agenten, Copilot, Prompts und die nächste Software, die angeblich alles einfacher macht. Nur bleibt die entscheidende Frage oft liegen: Warum kommen so viele KI-Projekte trotzdem nicht aus der Pilotphase heraus?Mit Dr. Dieter Steiner von U-KNOW.AI und Martin Peter Ulbricht von QLERO geht es deshalb nicht um die nächste glänzende Oberfläche. Es geht um das, was darunterliegt. Um Daten, Prozesse, Verantwortung, Machtfragen, Souveränität und Vertrauen. Um die unbequeme Wahrheit, dass künstliche Intelligenz in vielen Unternehmen nicht an zu wenig Technologie scheitert, sondern an zu wenig Fundament.Das Fundament fehltDieter Steiner bringt in dieser Folge die Perspektive eines Unternehmers ein, der über Jahrzehnte IT, Security, Enterprise File Sharing und Plattformarchitektur gesehen hat. Sein Blick auf den Mittelstand ist deshalb unromantisch. In vielen Unternehmen fliegt noch Papier herum. Daten wandern von analog zu digital und wieder zurück. Dokumente liegen im Fileserver, in Teams, im E-Mail-Postfach, in Fachsystemen, in Wikis, in Excel-Tapeten und in persönlichen Ablagen. Irgendwo ist alles da. Aber nichts ist wirklich anschlussfähig.Dann kommt KI. Und plötzlich soll ein System Wertschöpfung erzeugen, obwohl niemand sauber sagen kann, wo das Wissen liegt, welche Daten zuverlässig sind, welche Prozesse tatsächlich gelebt werden und wer am Ende Verantwortung trägt. Das ist der eigentliche Bruch. KI verstärkt nicht nur Kompetenz. Sie verstärkt auch Unordnung.Genau hier liegt der Denkfehler vieler KI-Debatten. Der Mittelstand fragt zu oft: Welches Tool brauchen wir? Die bessere Frage wäre: Welche Wahrheit über unsere Organisation zeigt uns dieses Tool?Wenn ein schlechter Prozess digitalisiert wird, bleibt er ein schlechter Prozess. Wenn ein Unternehmen seine Daten nicht versteht, wird ein Sprachmodell daraus keine belastbare Entscheidungsgrundlage bauen. Wenn Abteilungen ihre Abläufe nie sauber beschrieben haben, entsteht durch Automatisierung nicht automatisch Klarheit. Es entsteht Geschwindigkeit. Und Geschwindigkeit ist gefährlich, wenn sie auf falscher Richtung beruht.Martin Ulbricht setzt in der Folge einen wichtigen Kontrapunkt zur üblichen KI-Euphorie. Er beschreibt Effizienz nicht als Magie, sondern als bessere Informationsverarbeitung. Unternehmen müssen Informationen aufnehmen, analysieren, bewerten und daraus Entscheidungen ableiten. KI kann diesen Weg massiv verkürzen. Aber die Entscheidung bleibt eine Führungsaufgabe. Und genau deshalb reicht es nicht, Systeme einzuführen. Man muss nachvollziehen können, auf welcher Datenbasis sie zu Ergebnissen kommen.Souveränität ist FührungsarbeitDas ist der Punkt, an dem digitale Souveränität konkret wird. Sie ist kein politisches Schlagwort für Sonntagsreden. Sie entscheidet darüber, ob ein Unternehmen versteht, wo seine Daten liegen, wie sie verarbeitet werden, wer Zugriff hat, welche Modelle eingebunden sind und ob Ergebnisse überprüfbar bleiben. Wer diese Fragen nicht beantworten kann, hat kein KI-System. Er hat eine Blackbox mit Budget.Besonders stark wird das Gespräch dort, wo es um Macht geht. Denn KI-Transformation ist nicht nur ein technisches Projekt. Sie greift in Zuständigkeiten ein. Sie verändert Status. Sie bedroht Gewohnheiten. In manchen Unternehmen gibt es Menschen, die von unübersichtlichen Prozessen profitieren, weil sie als Einzige wissen, wie das alte System funktioniert. In anderen Unternehmen blockieren Fachabteilungen aus Vorsicht, Überlastung oder Kontrollverlust. Und manchmal beruhigt sich die Geschäftsleitung schon damit, dass irgendwo Copilot ausgerollt wurde.Das ist gefährlich. Denn eine KI-Lizenz ersetzt keine Strategie. Ein Pilotprojekt ersetzt keine Architektur. Und ein Tool ersetzt keine Führung.Vom Use Case zur OrganisationDieter Steiner beschreibt deshalb einen anderen Zugang. Bevor über Lösungen gesprochen wird, müssen Unternehmen drei Schritte zurückgehen. Wie steht die Geschäftsleitung dazu? Welche Fachbereiche sind beteiligt? Was ist mit Datenschutz, Informationssicherheit, Betriebsrat und Regulierung? Welche Use Cases kosten wirklich Zeit oder Geld? Wo entstehen Monat für Monat manuelle Aufwände, die niemand mehr rechtfertigen kann?Erst dann wird KI praktisch. Nicht als Theaterstück für Innovationsfolien, sondern als operative Entlastung. In der Folge fällt das Beispiel von Zertifizierungen und Audits. ISO 27001, ISO 9001, Dokumentationspflichten, interne Nachweise, Rezertifizierungen. Viele Unternehmen kämpfen dort mit gewachsenen Ablagen, manuellen Prüfungen und Systemen, die nicht miteinander sprechen. Wenn diese Wissensbasis sauber strukturiert wird, können Berichte, Vorbereitungen und Dokumentationen plötzlich drastisch effizienter werden. Nicht weil KI alles weiß. Sondern weil das Unternehmen endlich weiß, was es selbst weiß.Das ist der eigentliche Charme dieser Folge: Sie entzaubert KI nicht, sie erdet sie. Sie macht klar, dass die Zukunft nicht darin liegt, Mitarbeitende mit Prompt-Schulungen zu überfordern. Ulbricht nennt Prompting eine Übergangstechnologie. Langfristig werde nicht der Mensch lernen müssen, wie er mit Maschinen spricht. Maschinen werden besser verstehen müssen, was Menschen wollen. Entscheidend wird dann nicht mehr die perfekte Eingabe, sondern die Fähigkeit, Ergebnisse kritisch zu bewerten, Entscheidungen zu treffen und Verantwortung zu übernehmen.Auch die Softwareentwicklung wird dadurch neu sortiert. Norman Müller formuliert in der Folge eine radikale Nutzerperspektive: Er will nicht mehr zwischen Oberflächen wechseln, Schnittstellen verstehen oder Software bedienen müssen. Er will ein Ergebnis. Eine aktualisierte Website. Eine erledigte Buchhaltung. Einen abgeschlossenen Prozess. Wie das System dorthin kommt, interessiert den Nutzer immer weniger.Steiner und Ulbricht widersprechen dem nicht. Aber sie verschieben den Fokus. Ja, Oberflächen werden verschwinden oder zusammenwachsen. Ja, Agenten werden Aufgaben übernehmen. Ja, Sprache und Ergebnisorientierung werden wichtiger. Aber im Unternehmenskontext braucht diese neue Freiheit harte Architektur. Authentisierung, Berechtigungen, Dokumentation, Sicherheit, Datenqualität, Testbarkeit. Je autonomer Systeme handeln, desto wichtiger wird die Struktur dahinter.Venture X als GegenmodellDamit wird auch klar, warum Partnerschaften in dieser neuen Arbeitswelt nicht Beiwerk sind, sondern Infrastruktur. QLERO, mAikit, U-KNOW.AI und Venture X stehen in dieser Folge als Beispiel für einen Ansatz, der nicht alles neu erfinden will. Wissen strukturieren, Nutzung vereinfachen, Berechtigungen durchtragen, Schnittstellen sinnvoll zusammenführen, den Einstieg für Unternehmen bezahlbar und skalierbar machen. Das ist weniger spektakulär als die nächste KI-Demo. Aber es ist genau das, was entscheidet, ob aus KI ein produktives Betriebssystem für den Mittelstand werden kann.Der vielleicht wichtigste Satz der Folge steht unausgesprochen über allem: Wer später anfängt, spart kein Geld. Er vergrößert den Rückstand.Denn die Entwicklung wird nicht langsamer. Die Anforderungen steigen. Die Kosten verschieben sich. Die Systeme werden komplexer. Die Konkurrenz lernt schneller. Wer heute noch wartet, bis KI einfacher, billiger oder risikofreier wird, wartet möglicherweise auf eine Welt, die es nicht geben wird.Die gute Nachricht ist: Niemand muss sein Unternehmen in zwei Wochen revolutionieren. Aber jedes Unternehmen muss anfangen, ehrlich hinzusehen. Wo liegen unsere Daten? Welche Prozesse sind wirklich wertschöpfend? Welche Abteilungen müssen beteiligt werden? Wo brauchen wir externe Perspektive? Wo schützt uns unsere eigene IT, und wo blockiert sie Veränderung? Welche Entscheidungen wollen wir künftig schneller und besser treffen?Am Ende führt diese Podcast-Folge weg vom Hype und zurück zum Kern von Unternehmertum. KI ist kein Ersatz für Führung. Sie ist ein Prüfstein für Führung. Sie zeigt, ob ein Unternehmen bereit ist, seine Hausaufgaben zu machen. Nicht irgendwann. Jetzt.Denn künstliche Intelligenz scheitert im Mittelstand selten an der Technik. Sie scheitert an der Realität, die die Technik sichtbar macht.Nicht jeder KI-Dienstleister ist ein Umsetzungspartner.Genau deshalb bauen wir im Bundesverband für KI-Transformation e.V. das Venture AI Execution Partner Programm auf.Wir suchen Unternehmen, Beratungen, Technologieanbieter und Umsetzungspartner, die KI nicht nur erklären, sondern tatsächlich in Organisationen bringen.Mit belastbaren Lösungen. Mit nachweisbarer Kompetenz. Mit dem Anspruch, KI-Transformation messbar voranzubringen.Das Venture AI Execution Partner Programm soll Unternehmen Orientierung geben und gleichzeitig den besten Umsetzungspartnern im Markt mehr Sichtbarkeit, Zugang und Geschäftsmöglichkeiten eröffnen.Als Venture AI Execution Partner profitierst du unter anderem von:* Positionierung als qualifizierter Umsetzungspartner im Netzwerk des Bundesverbandes* Zugang zu Unternehmen mit konkretem Transformationsbedarf* Einbindung in Projekte, Execution Teams und Initiativen* Sichtbarkeit über unsere Plattformen, Veranstaltungen und Formate* Vernetzung mit Entscheidern, Experten, Startups und Technologiepartnern* einem Qualitätsrahmen, der Kompetenz von bloßem KI-Marketing unterscheidetWichtig: Venture AI Execution Partner kann nicht einfach jeder werden.Voraussetzung ist die Mitgliedschaft im Bundesverband für KI-Transformation e.V. sowie die entsprechende Qualifizierung über unseren Venture AI Excellence Award.Wir wollen kein möglichst großes Partnerverzeichnis.Wir wollen ein Netzwerk derjenigen aufbauen, die KI-Transformation in Deutschland wirklich umsetzen können.Dein Unternehmen gehört dazu?Dann findest du auf unser Website weitere Informationen, wie du in das Partnerprogramm aufgenommen werden kannst. Wenn du uns dabei unterstützen möchtest, diesen Podcast zu einer Allianz von Zukunftsarchitekten der KI-Transformation zu machen, in der wir offen über Chancen, Risiken und reale Erfahrungen mit Künstlicher Intelligenz sprechen, dann abonniere uns auf Substack, YouTube, Spotify oder Apple Podcasts. Dein Abonnement kostet dich nichts, hilft uns aber sehr, noch mehr herausragende Persönlichkeiten für tiefgehende und inspirierende Podcast Gespräche zu gewinnen. Vielen Dank für deinen Support.Darüber hinaus laden wir dich ein, Teil der Plattform des Bundesverbands für KI-Transformation e.V. zu werden. Hier vernetzen sich mittelständische Unternehmen, KI Expertinnen und Experten, Startups sowie Vertreterinnen und Vertreter aus Forschung und Wissenschaft, um Wissen zu teilen, Erfahrungen auszutauschen und um an konkreten KI-Projekten zu arbeiten. In unserer Podcast Community kannst du dich einbringen, mitdiskutieren und den Bundesverband als Mitglied aktiv unterstützen und mitprägen.Zur Plattform:https://www.venture-ai-germany.spaceVernetze dich mit Norman auf LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/muellernorman This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.ventureaistack.com/subscribe

Thousands of careful Bitcoiners just got wiped out by a Coldcard entropy bug, and I use this episode to push back hard on the idea that self-custody is dead, and "don't trust, verify" failed us. I walk through the brutal history of centralized custodial failures, explain why "holding your own keys is still orders of magnitude safer, and extract three real lessons from this recent disaster. This is about keeping perspective, learning the right lessons from pain, and making Bitcoin self-custody stronger, not weaker. Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:41) - Is self custody pointless (00:03:07) - Only tradeoffs exist (00:05:16) - History of exchange hacks (00:08:27) - Custodial total losses (00:08:27) - Not your keys (00:09:35) - Coldcard loss in context (00:10:55) - Bitcoin as antifragile (00:11:46) - Open vs source available (00:12:39) - Audits and entropy Affiliate Links Become sovereign, hold your keys, be censorship resistant with the Bitbox hardware wallet. Get 5% off everything in the store with code GUY (Link: https://bitbox.swiss/guy/) Get 10% off the best Bitcoin board game in the world, HODLUP! Or any of the other great games from The Free Market Kids! Use code GUY10 at checkout for 10% off your cart! (Link: https://www.freemarketkids.com/collections/games-1) Host Links ⁠Guy on Nostr ⁠(Link: http://tinyurl.com/2xc96ney) ⁠Guy on X ⁠(Link: https://twitter.com/theguyswann) Guy on Instagram (Link: https://www.instagram.com/theguyswann) Guy on TikTok (Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@theguyswann) Guy's Takes on YouTube (Link: https://www.youtube.com/@GuysTake) Guy Swann on YouTube (Link: https://www.youtube.com/@theguyswann) ⁠Bitcoin Audible on X⁠ (Link: https://twitter.com/BitcoinAudible) The Guy Swann Network Broadcast Room on Keet (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3na6v839) References from the episode Forbes: https://urlfy.org/RDRfIkQ Bitcoin Magazine: https://urlfy.org/mcBm04r Crypto Briefing: https://urlfy.org/wmWw1di X: https://urlfy.org/9iTPaOL Okumaru Goro: https://urlfy.org/KJW9ATL Crypto Briefing: https://urlfy.org/13bbT8t Coldcard Hack Tracker: https://urlfy.org/9CIZMk8 Coinkite Blog: https://urlfy.org/4OAm8cd Bitcoin Stack Exchange: https://urlfy.org/Yn4V8o8 Technology Innovators: https://urlfy.org/YU4yHhe NVK.wtf: https://urlfy.org/e6FRNTR DanB Blog: https://urlfy.org/WqQKqCm BitBox Blog: https://urlfy.org/mlJe2ct Bitcoin Well: https://urlfy.org/jyosFLM Lopp Blog: https://urlfy.org/UQGBXZP Crypto University: https://urlfy.org/DoHZ1ca OneKey: https://urlfy.org/nBMCpX0 Spark Money: https://urlfy.org/c1WCJBu Spiral Substack: https://urlfy.org/Pdm0e5a GitHub: https://urlfy.org/P3mkfhF BBC: https://urlfy.org/OVg8W2B Reuters: https://urlfy.org/oir88KO The Independent: https://urlfy.org/Smd5e7W CoinDesk: https://urlfy.org/1EGotje YouTube: https://urlfy.org/0yjQMzO

The IRS may be auditing fewer nonprofits, but when it chooses a target, the odds are increasingly stacked in its favor. With data models now driving much of the selection process, an innocent-looking Form 990 can become a roadmap to an organization's weakest points. In this episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo examines what lawyers, founders, executives, and nonprofit boards need to know before an audit letter ever arrives. Jack explores how compensation decisions, donor receipts, board minutes, and even missed filing deadlines can create years of hidden exposure. More importantly, what happens when a routine civil audit stops being routine? An examiner who uncovers signs of fraud can quietly refer the case for criminal investigation without warning the organization. When the IRS comes knocking, your best defense may be the record you built years before. Jack Russo Managing Partner Jrusso@computerlaw.com www.computerlaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrusso "Every Entrepreneur Imagines a Better World"®️  

Sales and use tax can be complicated, especially for food and beverage businesses operating in Pennsylvania. From equipment and supplies to invoices, purchases and changing business needs, small mistakes can add up over time. In this episode of Shelf Confidence, we sit down with Corey Deibler, President of PFMA Member #KeyTax, and Michael Schuenemann, VP of Partnerships & Market Expansion at KeyTax, to break down the basics of sales and use tax reverse audits. Corey and Michael explain what a reverse audit is, why overpayments happen, and how businesses can take a closer look at their records without turning the process into a major disruption. This conversation is designed to help PFMA members better understand a niche but important area of tax compliance. From common misconceptions to real-world stories, Corey and Michael share practical insight into how food and beverage businesses can identify potential overpayments, recover funds when appropriate, and make more informed decisions moving forward.If you enjoy Shelf Confidence, please subscribe and share. Thanks for listening!

We have a long history of political opportunism--a lot of politicians have at least a little bit. Though he doesn't hold a candle to some of the biggest opportunists in history, Reid Rasner wins the award this year. After his campaign of trying to stick like glue to President Trump he has no thrown in with the liberal Wyoming Republicans. Also, because of SF113, each county has to conduct a hand count audit of 5% of the votes in the election.  There's a right way to do it--full transparency. After all, that is the whole purpose behind it!

As corporate data storage costs soar and cookie deprecation reshapes digital media, enterprise brands must shift from hoarding volume-based data to activating decision-led zero-party data.Dylan Conroy sits down with Emily Proctor, Managing Director of Technology & Data Solutions at OMD, to break down how top global agencies audit clients' technology stacks and eliminate ad-targeting waste.Curing Enterprise Data Bloat: Shifting from "what can we collect?" to "what SHOULD we collect?" to eliminate unnecessary storage overhead.First-Party vs. Zero-Party Data: Differentiating observable behavioral tracking from volunteered customer preferences.Preference Centers as Products: Turning regulatory consent management tools into high-value engagement engines with immediate customer incentives.Decision-Led Data Architecture: Reversing traditional strategies so that data gathering strictly follows predefined marketing decisions.Avoiding Single-Signal Targeting Waste: Real-world examples of why relying on single data points or demographic proxies burns media budgets.Emily Proctor is the Managing Director of Technology & Data Solutions at OMD (Omnicom Media Group), where she leads tech stack audits, vendor vetting, and data activation roadmaps for enterprise clients.Connect & Resources:Connect with Guest Emily Proctor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyhproctor/Visit OMD: https://www.omd.comFollow Host Dylan Conroy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanconroy/Scaled Performance Automation by Strike Social: https://strikesocial.com/guaranteed-paid-social-media-ads-outcomes/

In the first episode of Pharma Smarter Supplier Audits, Remy Darricarrere explores why more pharmaceutical companies are turning to outsourced supplier audits. Discover how independent audit partners can provide specialist expertise, global auditor networks, objective assessments, and greater flexibility, helping quality teams strengthen supplier oversight, manage risks more effectively, and optimize internal resources while maintaining compliance and patient safety. Tune in now!Speakers : Rémy Darricarrere- Audit Global Sales Manager, Intertek Chemicals & PharmaCatherine Beare- Regional Director – Innovation, IntertekFollow us on- Intertek's Assurance In Action ||  Twitter || LinkedIn.

This podcast centers on actionable steps residency program directors (RPDs) can take to prepare for audits with fewer surprises. It highlights concrete practices — like tightening documentation workflows, tracking how dollars move through the institution, and building audit-ready files — that may help programs stay compliant while running more smoothly. The episode is designed as a straightforward refresher for RPDs who may benefit from more clarity on regulatory expectations. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

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Is AI creating an audit boom—or hiding the next Enron-style risk? Blake and David unpack NVIDIA's $500 billion data-center financing plan, why Michael Burry sees warning signs, and how AI is speeding up audits while challenging existing standards. They also cover improved PCAOB inspection results, the end of BOI reporting, Tether's long-awaited audit, QuickBooks Live's overhaul, and practical AI workflows small firms can use today.SponsorsDigits - http://accountingpodcast.promo/digitsOnPay - http://accountingpodcast.promo/onpayThomson Reuters - http://accountingpodcast.promo/taxautomationCloud Accountant Staffing - http://accountingpodcast.promo/casChapters(00:00) - AI Biggest Audit Shift (01:35) - Headlines And Sponsors (02:20) - Digits AI Ledger (04:02) - Nvidia Deal Explained (06:31) - Enron Echoes And SPVs (09:46) - Bubble Risks And GAAP (12:31) - EY Audit Efficiency Claims (15:25) - PCAOB Reports Debate (17:40) - OnPay Payroll Sponsor (18:53) - FinCEN Ends BOI (19:52) - Audit AI Adoption Stats (21:08) - PCAOB Must Set AI Rules (25:52) - Quarterly Reporting Comments (29:17) - Tether Finally Audited (33:17) - Thomson Reuters Tax Automation (35:07) - Ancient Rome Tax Scam (38:45) - Why Tax Fraud Meant Death (39:18) - Clients Want AI Dashboards (39:45) - Small Firm AI Workflows (44:35) - Sponsor Cloud Staffing (45:49) - AI Raises Client Demands (46:27) - Audit Disruption Debate (48:35) - QuickBooks Live Rebrand (51:10) - Taiwan Receipt Lottery (54:40) - OnPay Benefits Upgrade (01:05:17) - Switch Payroll Midyear (01:09:19) - Wrap Up And CPE  Show Notes'Shades of Enron': Michael Burry shorts Nvidia as its $500 billion chip-financing deal fuels a bubblehttps://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/nvidia-ai-push-echoes-enron-123355872.htmlEY leverages AI for audithttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/ey-leverages-ai-for-auditIn ancient Rome, tax fraud was punishable by deathhttps://www.popsci.com/science/tax-fraud-death-penalty-ancient-rome/PCAOB inspection reports of largest audit firms show improvementshttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/pcaob-inspection-reports-of-largest-audit-firms-show-improvementsFinCEN ends beneficial ownership reportinghttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/fincen-ends-beneficial-ownership-reportingGartner Survey Finds Audit Teams' AI Use is Common, But Most Teams are Lacking Strategic Adoption and Applicationhttps://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-08-10-gartner-survey-finds-audit-teams-ai-use-is-common-but-mostIt's Time for the US Audit Board to Set Corporate AI Standardshttps://news.bloombergtax.com/tax-insights-and-commentary/its-time-for-the-us-audit-board-to-set-corporate-ai-standardsSEC quarterly earnings proposal draws flood of public complaintshttps://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/sec-quarterly-earnings-proposal-draws-112015106.htmlFirms (and Some Guy Obsessed With China) Have Weighed in on the PCAOB Turning an Eye to AIhttps://www.goingconcern.com/firms-and-some-guy-obsessed-with-china-have-weighed-in-on-the-pcaob-turning-an-eye-to-ai/Tether says KPMG issued 'clean' opinion in first full audit of USDT issuer's financialshttps://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/08/13/tether-says-it-completed-long-promised-big-four-audit-of-finances-behind-usd180-billion-usdt-stablecoinReal-life ways small firms use AIhttps://www.journalofaccountancy.com/issues/2026/aug/real-life-ways-small-firms-use-ai/QuickBooks Live is Dead, Long Live Intuit Expertshttps://uqb.show/154Need CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring The Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website - accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessitiesTeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribeApple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/ApplePodcastsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccountingPodcastSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast:

Sanitation & Recycling Services - City of New Orleans: Data Analytics Manager Chris Magee recaps a new LLA report that analyzes the sufficiency of sanitation and recycling fees in New Orleans and the discrepancies between the number of sanitation and recycling service locations in the city versus the number of service locations billed by the Sewerage and Water Board. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Aubrey Masango speaks to Luthfia Kalla, Anti-Corruption and Compliance Lawyer, about using AI, digital tools, and even Unexplained Wealth Orders to track unexplained wealth and the ethical tightrope between surveillance, privacy and due process. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, Legal Matters, Luthfia Kalla, AI, Lifestyle Audits, Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, Major General Feroz Khan, Assets seizure, Anti-corruption, Corruption The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flo Crivello returns to The Cognitive Revolution to launch Lindy Teammate, an AI employee that lives in Slack, connects to company tools, and accumulates a team's shared context. He argues that multiplayer AI matters because intelligence without context is less useful than an ordinary coworker, and explains Lindy's approach to agentic memory, editable file systems, context buckets, and large-scale tool outputs. The episode also examines the costs and operating realities of building for the next generation of models, from negative gross margins and cache rates to Lindy's own dogfooding in engineering workflows. The stakes are whether AI workers become drop-in teammates, how long humans are still needed to cover model mistakes, and what happens when engineers spend more time managing the machines that do the work. Lindy: https://go.lindy.ai/CognitiveRevolution For full show notes, links, and references, read the episode page:https://www.cognitiverevolution.ai/lindy-teammate-flo-crivello-on-multiplayer-agents-memory-why-he-d-ban-the-chinese-models-he-uses/ Sponsor: Claude: Claude by Anthropic is an AI collaborator that understands your workflow and helps you tackle research, writing, coding, and organization with deep context. Get started with Claude and explore Claude Pro at https://claude.ai/tcr CHAPTERS: (00:00) About the Episode (02:56) Lindy Teammate launch (10:07) Agentic memory systems (Part 1) (19:58) Sponsor: Claude (21:28) Agentic memory systems (Part 2) (22:21) Reliability and caching (34:57) Slack data scaling (40:57) Memory retrieval tricks (48:16) Agent infrastructure choices (55:41) Company operations automate (01:03:34) Centaur era ideas (01:12:43) AI native organizations (01:17:59) Open-source model stack (01:27:39) Prompting and fine-tuning (01:38:03) Chinese model bans (01:45:09) Fairness and threat models (01:53:39) Audits and diplomacy (02:01:59) Episode Outro (02:05:18) Outro PRODUCED BY: https://aipodcast.ing SOCIAL LINKS: Website: https://www.cognitiverevolution.ai Twitter (Podcast): https://x.com/cogrev_podcast Twitter (Nathan): https://x.com/labenz LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nathanlabenz/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@CognitiveRevolutionPodcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-cognitive-revolution-ai-builders-researchers-and/id1669813431 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yHyok3M3BjqzR0VB5MSyk

Size & Weight Enforcement on State Roads: Performance Audit Services Manager Gina Brown recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's and Louisiana State Police's implementation of statewide commercial vehicle size and weight enforcement programs on Louisiana's highways. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

This week we dissect ColdCard's ~$100M RNG exploit that Claude Code cracked in 8 minutes, debate whether AI just killed open-source security and Bitcoin maximalism, tear apart Ethereum's EIP-8361 staking-yield taper, and unpack Leopold Aschenbrenner's 67% Situational Awareness blowup and CLARITY Act's ethics fight. Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. No guest this week, just the four of them working through a week where AI quietly rewrote the economics of both security and human psychology, and crypto happened to be standing in the blast radius. This episode: ColdCard, NVK's Bitcoin-only hardware wallet, got drained of nearly $100M thanks to a random-number-generation bug that a one-word commit buried five years ago, and Claude Code sniffed it out in 8 minutes (an open model with no internet found it in 20, for about two bucks). The crew debates whether AI just killed open-source security, whether Nic Carter is right that this is 'the death of Bitcoin maximalism,' and why Tarun thinks maxi devs are 'the RFK of security practices.' Then they take a blowtorch to Ethereum's EIP-8361 staking-yield taper (Tarun: 'the proposal reads like shit'), unpack Leopold Aschenbrenner's 67% Situational Awareness blowup while 4x levered, and wade into the CLARITY Act's ethics fight where a single amendment is the whole ballgame. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Show highlights

Audits are not supposed to be gotchas, and they are not meant to evaluate one person's work in isolation. A good audit looks at whether a system is suitable, effective, and adequate and where it may need to improve.In this video, I share the lessons I learned as I moved from being audited and supporting audit rooms to conducting audits as a certified lead auditor:1) Audit the system, not the person: The goal is to understand how the system operates, not to catch an individual making a mistake.2) Look for patterns, not isolated errors: One typo is different from a recurring or systemic problem, unless the individual event is critical.3) Scope the audit before you start: The objective, criteria, time, resources, and agenda need to align before the audit begins.4) Technical expertise is not the same as audit skill: Auditing requires its own tools, tactics, strategies, interviewing skills, and qualification.5) Lower the temperature to get better evidence: People communicate more clearly when the auditor reduces unnecessary anxiety, although assertiveness is sometimes necessary when information is being withheld.Chapters00:00 Audits Aren't Gotchas00:38 Audit the System, Not the Person03:16 Look for Patterns, Not Isolated Mistakes05:27 Set a Clear Audit Scope08:21 Auditing Is Its Own Skill and Being Technical Helps11:11 Lower the Temperature and Be a HumanAbout SubhiSubhi Saadeh is a quality professional, consultant, auditor, and trainer who specializes in drug-device combination products, medical devices, pharmaceutical quality systems, supplier quality, and lifecycle management. Through Let's Combinate, he helps pharmaceutical and medical-device teams bridge the gap between drug and device quality, regulatory expectations, and practical execution.Learn more:https://letscombinate.com/subhi@letscombinate.comConnect with Subhi on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhi-saadeh-1169aa21

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has paused new data center development until an audit has been completed. Also, on Tuesday, AI infrastructure company Runware announced the launch of its own modular data center called Sonic Inference Pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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L.A.'s homelessness agency hasn't finished an internal audit in years. Inside the battle to shut down an oil drilling site in Jefferson Park. Should an L.A. metro rider have a voting seat on the agency's board? Leaders and transit advocates are divided. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Did you know the “organic” label on your mattress might be meaningless? Discover the truth about GOLS, new standards, and what brands must do now.Is your mattress really organic—or just labeled that way? In this episode, Mark Kinsley is joined by sustainability certification expert Ely Battalen to unpack the truth behind “organic” and “natural” claims in the mattress industry. With the GOLS (Global Organic Latex Standard) certification disappearing and the new Morganic standard emerging, confusion is at an all-time high for both brands and consumers.If you're a retailer, manufacturer, or just someone who cares about what you're sleeping on, this conversation is essential. Ely reveals why most “organic” claims on mattresses are technically incorrect, how certifying bodies like GOTS and GOLS actually work, and what changes as Morganic steps in. Learn how brands can avoid costly legal mistakes, what certifications really mean for your product, and why supply chain transparency is now non-negotiable.Industry insiders will love the behind-the-scenes look at certification audits, supply chain tracking, and how getting certified can actually streamline your business and reduce costs. Plus: What every retailer and brand should do right now to stay compliant and build consumer trust.Timestamps:- 00:58 – The surprising truth about “organic” mattress claims- 02:09 – When using “organic” is actually illegal (and why)- 03:54 – What GOTS really means (and how brands misuse it)- 06:48 – Why mislabeling is rampant (and how it's policed)- 08:54 – The real reason GOLS certification is disappearing- 10:55 – Meet Morganic: What's changing and why it matters- 13:36 – How new standards impact your supply chain- 15:28 – Where to find the truth about certifications- 18:22 – Audits aren't as hard as you think—real business benefits- 20:06 – How to reach Ely for consulting or questionsConnect with The FAM Podcast:

Did you know the “organic” label on your mattress might be meaningless? Discover the truth about GOLS, new standards, and what brands must do now.Is your mattress really organic—or just labeled that way? In this episode, Mark Kinsley is joined by sustainability certification expert Ely Battalen to unpack the truth behind “organic” and “natural” claims in the mattress industry. With the GOLS (Global Organic Latex Standard) certification disappearing and the new Morganic standard emerging, confusion is at an all-time high for both brands and consumers.If you're a retailer, manufacturer, or just someone who cares about what you're sleeping on, this conversation is essential. Ely reveals why most “organic” claims on mattresses are technically incorrect, how certifying bodies like GOTS and GOLS actually work, and what changes as Morganic steps in. Learn how brands can avoid costly legal mistakes, what certifications really mean for your product, and why supply chain transparency is now non-negotiable.Industry insiders will love the behind-the-scenes look at certification audits, supply chain tracking, and how getting certified can actually streamline your business and reduce costs. Plus: What every retailer and brand should do right now to stay compliant and build consumer trust.Timestamps:- 00:58 – The surprising truth about “organic” mattress claims- 02:09 – When using “organic” is actually illegal (and why)- 03:54 – What GOTS really means (and how brands misuse it)- 06:48 – Why mislabeling is rampant (and how it's policed)- 08:54 – The real reason GOLS certification is disappearing- 10:55 – Meet Morganic: What's changing and why it matters- 13:36 – How new standards impact your supply chain- 15:28 – Where to find the truth about certifications- 18:22 – Audits aren't as hard as you think—real business benefits- 20:06 – How to reach Ely for consulting or questionsConnect with The FAM Podcast:

It's the quarterly business bestie chat! In this episode, Colie James and I are sharing an honest recap of Q2 and what's coming up next for our businesses. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it's like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you're trying to find balance in this exciting place you're in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. Review the Show Notes: Colie's offer pivot (2:35)Replacing sales calls (4:24)Sabrina's summer camp (5:37)Root to Rise revamp (8:44)Systems in Session tweaks (11:22)Ads strategy (14:01)New freebie waitlists (16:40)Launch ethics drama (20:52)Root to Rise launch results (22:56)Colie's launch timing (28:56)Summer launch experience (32:10)Price versus trust objections (33:03)Micro-wins build confidence (36:48)Trial week idea (38:16)Pricing and logistics (41:12)Audits as downsell (48:04)New fall retainer offer (50:32)Serving Q3 and Q4 plans (51:46)Sharing client wins (52:48)Mentioned in this episode:Systems in Session: coliejames.com/systems-in-sessionThe Experience Edit: coliejames.com/the-experience-editRoot to Rise: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlistFirst Class Lounge: sabrinagebhardt.com/membershipSummer Camp: sabrina-gebhardt.myflodesk.com/summercampOur Quarterly Business Bestie Chats:Q2 2026: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/194-q2-2026-business-bestie-chat-with-colie-james Q1 2026: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/183-q1-2026-business-bestie-chat-with-colie-jamesQ4 2025: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/165-q4-2025-business-bestie-chat-with-colie-jamesQ3 2025: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/q3-business-besties-chat-with-colie-jamesQ2 2025: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/q2-2025-business-bestie-chat-with-colie-jamesQ1 2025: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/128-q1-2025-business-bestie-chatQ4 2024: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/q4-business-bestie-chat-with-colie-jamesQ3 2024: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/q3-business-besties-chat-with-colie-jamesQ2 2024: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/88-q2-business-besties-chat-with-colie-jamesQ1 2024: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/75-quarterly-business-chat-with-colie-jamesConnect with Colie:Podcast: coliejames.com/podcastInstagram: instagram.com/coliejamesWebsite: coliejames.comConnect with Sabrina:Website: sabrinagebhardt.comInstagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardtTikTok: tiktok.com/@xo.sabrinagebhardt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Every Time-Starved Entrepreneur Needs to Know About Using ChatGPT to Win at Social Media Marketing in 2026   Master ChatGPT for online entrepreneurship with conversion-focused tactics. In this episode, we reveal the exact AI entrepreneur prompt systems for social media captions, split-testing ad copy, and auditing conversion leaks—strategies busy parents are using to scale side gigs without agency fees. Learn the caption engineering framework, A/B testing methodology, and audit checklists that turn engagement into income in 2026. https://DarkHorseEntrepreneur.com Tracy explains how to use ChatGPT (including GPT-4o and 5o) and other AI models to scale social media marketing by rapidly generating and testing multiple caption hooks to boost first-hour engagement velocity, then extending AI use to full ad campaign architecture across platforms with native-format variations, systematic low-budget testing, and scaling winners while killing losers. It emphasizes that AI is a force multiplier, not a replacement, and warns that poor offers and weak funnels can't be fixed by AI—AI amplifies both good and bad strategy. A parallel "conversion audit" process is recommended, using tools like GA4 data analyzed in ChatGPT to identify high-quality traffic, CPA, and ROAS. The script argues the real competitive advantage is strategy and audience insight, and outlines monetization via productized services, SOPs, automation tools, and digital products, while cautioning against burnout from scaling too many systems instead of focusing on clarity and sustainable execution.   00:00 AI Social Media Promise 01:35 Algorithm Brutal Truth 02:13 Caption Engineering System 04:19 AI Powered Ad Testing 06:45 Avoid Scaling Mediocrity 08:09 Conversion Audit Loop 09:51 Strategy Beats AI 10:48 Clone Systems to Scale 12:23 Clarity Over More Systems 13:54 Final Leverage Takeaway